US-based hospitality firm Airbnb Inc recently announced that it has decided to lay off about 25% of its workforce, nearly 1,900 employees due to the impact of coronavirus pandemic on travel industry. Announcing the decision, company Founder Brian Chesky in a memo said that the company’s business has been hit hard as the pandemic has […]
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Airbnb announced a new global initiative to help connect those responding to the Covid-19 pandemic with safe and convenient places to stay while they carry out their critical work. The company’s goal is to help house 100,000 healthcare professionals, relief workers, and first responders around the world. Airbnb will waive all fees for stays arranged […]